What to plant in September in Modica This page summarizes what is worth doing in September in Modica, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 17 Indoor seed starts 8 Recommended transplants 14 Crops to wait on 1 September in Modica is a month rich in garden options. There are 24 useful crops: Garlic, Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper, Pea, Tomato, Parsley, Radish, Rosemary, Arugula, Sage, Spinach, Pumpkin, Zucchini. The same card can combine direct sowing, indoor seed starts, transplanting when they overlap in the month.
Before starting, watch especially for: overall climate risk is moderate. Crops to wait on with more care: Basil.
Crops for this month Each crop appears once. Inside the card you can see the useful options for the month, such as direct sowing, indoor starts, transplanting, or a cautious wait.
Direct sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: June 1Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 20 to November 18Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: from January 19 to September 8Expected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from March 1 to October 20)Transplanting: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 30 to November 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 30 to November 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 25 to November 23Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellTransplanting: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 25 to November 23Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: from September 1 to September 29Estimated harvest: from October 20 to November 17Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: from April 28 to September 8Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 19 to September 29)Transplanting: from September 1 to September 29Estimated harvest: from October 20 to November 17Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from November 29 to December 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellTransplanting: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from November 29 to December 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 20 to November 18Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 30 to November 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: from February 25 to September 15Expected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from March 31 to October 20)Transplanting: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 30 to November 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all SeptemberExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from March 1 to October 31)Transplanting: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 30 to November 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 5 to November 3Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all SeptemberExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from March 1 to October 31)Transplanting: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 5 to November 3Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellTransplanting: from September 1 to September 2Estimated harvest: from November 9 to November 10Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: from September 1 to September 20Estimated harvest: from November 29 to December 18Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high dry spellTransplanting: from September 1 to September 14Estimated harvest: from November 4 to November 17Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 25 to November 23Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellTransplanting: from September 1 to September 16Estimated harvest: from November 9 to November 24Success probability: 87%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from November 19 to December 18Success probability: 90%Climate attention: medium frost risk, high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from September 25 to October 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from March 5 to September 8Expected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 16 to October 20)Transplanting: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 30 to November 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from September 25 to October 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: from February 16 to September 8Expected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from March 29 to October 20)Transplanting: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 30 to November 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 5 to November 3Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: from September 1 to September 8Estimated harvest: from November 29 to December 6Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellTransplanting: from September 1 to September 8Estimated harvest: from November 29 to December 6Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 15 to November 14Success probability: 90%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: from April 28 to September 11Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 19 to October 2)Transplanting: all SeptemberEstimated harvest: from October 15 to November 14Success probability: 90%Climate attention: medium dry spellRisky window: from September 1 to September 2Estimated harvest: from October 5 to October 6Success probability: 50%Climate attention: risky window, medium dry spellWait: June Why the calendar changes Daytime heat Average maximum 28.98 C. Heat is not extreme yet, but midday hours can stress new starts.
Climate risk for the month Average minimum temperature 18.91 C Average maximum temperature 28.98 C Average temperature 23.47 C Average rain 51.23 mm Average dry spell 12 days Average solar radiation 18.82 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ Which recommendation stands out for Modica in September? Start with Garlic for direct sowing during from September 1 to September 30. The estimated harvest is June 1 and the best estimated success rate is 100%.
Which crop can be started indoors in September? For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from January 19 to September 8. The expected transplanting window is from March 1 to October 20 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What should I watch in September in Modica? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 12 days, even with average rain of 51.23 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 18.91 C, maximum 28.98 C, rain 51.23 mm, and dry spell 12 days.
What makes Basil cautious this month? The available Basil window is from September 1 to September 2 and remains classified as risky. The best estimated success rate is 50%; before starting, check: overall climate risk is moderate.
Sources and limits Use these dates as practical guidance, not fixed deadlines. Exposure, soil, containers, irrigation, and the next few days' forecast can move the right timing earlier or later.
Municipality registry: ISTAT Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API Representative weather point: GeoNames Crop needs: OrtoClima Last data update: May 10, 2026 Related pages